Opening Times

The Castle is open daily from 10am to 5pm and entry is free. From late October to early spring we close one hour earlier at 4pm.

Access Information

We offer two designated disabled parking bays adjacent to The Castle building. These are subject to availability and are free of charge. Wheelchair and mobility buggy users can gain access to both the ground floor and first floor (via the fully accessible lift), however, if visiting independently, assistance with our doors may be required.

Please email us or call us on 01288 357300 if you wish to arrange assistance in advance of your visit.

We welcome assistance dogs throughout the building. In addition, our decking area outside Café Limelight is family dog-friendly too, with shaded areas and water bowls available.

Our Heritage Centre has hearing loops available to use.

Our fully accessible toilet facilities are situated on the ground floor and include a baby changing table.

How To Find Us

From the A39 or A3072 follow the signposts into Bude Town Centre. On reaching the mini roundabout follow the signs to Widemouth Bay and Lynstone to head along The Crescent. Take the first turn on the right, by The Crescent Post Office and Stores. The Castle and the Bude Light are immediately in front of you.

From Widemouth Bay take the first left after crossing the canal by The Crescent Post Office and Stores. The Castle and the Bude Light are immediately in front of you.

If you turn right at the Bude Light, parking is available in the Town Council’s car park to the rear of the Parkhouse Centre; if you follow the road to the left at the Bude Light, parking is available in the Lower Wharf car parks.

Should you wish to contact us prior to your visit or would like further information please call us on 01288 357300 or email thecastle@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Contact details for individual members of The Castle team can be found here.